Exploit

n. [Fr. exploit, O. Fr. esploit, espleit, Pr. espleit, esplet, revenue, product, vigor, force, exploit, from Lat. explicitum, from explicare, to unfold, display, exhibit.] A deed or act; especially, a heroic act; a deed of renown; a great or noble achievement; a feat; as, the exploits of Alexander, of Cesar, of Washington.

Ripe for exploits and mighty enterprises. Shak.

v. t. To achieve. [Obs.] He made haste to exploit some warlike service. Holland.